Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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